Clubs can train hard but unless the recruitment department has signed the talent to get the job done they’ll fall short of premiership glory. We analyse every NRL club’s movements in the player market to see if they’ve got what it takes in 2019.

The Roosters beat South Sydney to set up a clash with Melbourne Storm in the 2018 NRL grand final, but it was the actions of the Roosters mascot to pile more pain on Cooper Cronk's injured shoulder that had fans talking.

WATCH LIVE: Week two of the NRL finals is done and dusted and there are plenty of talking points after two thrilling clashes. The panel previews the preliminary finals, and wraps up the Dragons and Panthers.

REFEREEING, leadership, the international game and rule changes are the issues dominating the rugby league landscape in 2018 but it’s time for you to have your say. TAKE OUR SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GRAND FINAL TICKETS

THE SuperCoach NRL Countdown Show adds to its awesomeness tonight by going before a live studio audience for the very first time. Those lucky devils will hear all about $300k Perfect 8 and the super trade round. WATCH FROM 6.30PM.

NORTH Sydney have ignored the wishes of the Rabbitohs and signed Todd Carney in a move likely to end the Bears’ 11-year relationship with South Sydney. But a rival NRL club is ready to offer the Bears a lifeline.